About
Sublime Text is a source code and text editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux that natively supports many programming languages and markup languages. Customize the editor with themes and expand functionality through community-built plugins. The lightweight, cross-platform editor is available as shareware.
Highlights
- Native support for many programming languages and markup languages
- Customizable themes to personalize the editor interface
- Extensible plugin system with community-built plugins
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Best for
Developers and programmers who need a lightweight, customizable code editor across multiple operating systems.
At a glance
Sublime Text is available on macOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Jon Skinner, Sublime HQ.
Install on macOS via Homebrew with brew install --cask sublime-text.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Sublime Text free?
- Yes — Sublime Text is free to download on macOS.
- What platforms is Sublime Text available on?
- Sublime Text is available on macOS.
- How do I install Sublime Text?
- You can download Sublime Text from the download links on this page. On macOS, you can also install it with Homebrew by running: brew install --cask sublime-text
- What are the alternatives to Sublime Text?
- Sublime Text is similar to Visual Studio Code - VSCode, Windsurf - The most powerful AI Code Editor, Claude by Anthropic, and Kaleidoscope. Browse related apps by tag: ide and code editor.
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